Quality Manager

Joel Suarez

Phone: 787-***-****

**** *** **** **, *******, TX 77024

Email: **************@*****.***

PROFILE

Bilingual (Spanish/English) Lead QA/QC Inspector with more than 9 years’ experience in welding, piping and structural inspection within the Biopharmaceutical and Oil & Gas industries.

• High proficiency in interpretation and application of jurisdictional regulation and industry constructional inspection codes and standards such as:

-ASME Section VIII, Div. I – Pressure Vessels

-ASME B31.3 – Pressure Piping

-AWS D1.1 – Structural Steel Fabrication

-API

-ASNT

-OSHA

-FDA

-cGMP

• Knowledge of ISO9000 standards and Quality Management System procedure

• Proven ability to manage continous process improvement processes activities, which result in elevated production, quality and safety records, while supervising a team of 30-40 welders and shop personnel.

• Working knowledge of FCAW, SMAW, GTAW, GMAW, SAW and automatic stud welding processes.

• Ability to read and interpret machining, piping and structural (mechanical and civil) drawings.

• Excellent communication skills and strong interpersonal skills for mentoring and consensus building.

• High level of personal integrity and a commitment to conducting business in an ethical way.

CERTIFICATIONS:

• ASNT Nondestructive Level II in Visual Testing (VT), Magnetic Particle (MP) and Liquid Dye Penetrant (PT)

EDUCATION:

Universidad Del Turabo, Caguas Campus

Project Management, MBA (Accredited by the Project Management Institute, PMI)

Graduated: 2010

Universidad Del Turabo, Caguas Campus

Social Work, BA

Graduated: 2007

WORK EXPERIENCE:

LEAD QA / QC WELDING INSPECTOR (Vessel and Skid Fabrication)

Hydrafab - Houston, TX – August 2015 to October 2015

• Provide ongoing supervision and inspection of vessel fabrication against blueprints/isometrics to ensure the highest quality standards.

• Coordinate internal inspections as well as inspections performed by client and Third Party Inspectors (NDT, CWI and API).

• Perform final weld / paint inspection and hydro test on all manufactured equipment.

• Complete and approve all Turn-Over Documentation before delivery to client.

• Build and maintained client relationships to assure free communication of information and reasonable resolution of quality problems so that quality goals are attained with minimal rework and repair.

• Lead the implementation of site inspection procedures and practices to meet the requirements of the Company’s, as well as the client’s integrity standards.

• Develop quality inspection plans and execute on nonconformance finding identified through root cause analysis.

• Witness Welding Procedure Qualification tests, Welder Qualification tests and its approval.

• Track and report on project progress, quality performance and site risks.

• Conduct visual and magnetic particle inspections of piping and carbon steel vessels to determine if welds meet the acceptance criteria of codes, standards and procedures and provide direction on acceptable repair techniques.

• Supervise material receiving verification and weld inspection logs for accuracy and compliance with Standard Operating Procedures, client specifications and cGMP.

• Partner with the Quality Regional Manager to assess quality control objectives, recommend and implement new standards and plans to monitor unfavorable trends and diagnose quality problems.

LEAD QA / QC WELDING INSPECTOR (Vessel Fabrication)

Trinity Steel Fabricators - Tomball, TX - May 2014 to Present

• Ongoing supervision and inspection of vessel fabrication against blueprints/isometrics to ensure the highest quality standards.

• Coordinate internal inspections as well as inspections performed by client and Third Party Inspectors (NDT, CWI and API).

• Perform final weld / paint inspection and hydro test on all manufactured equipment.

• Complete and approve all Turn-Over Documentation before delivery to client.

• Build and maintained client relationships to assure free communication of information and reasonable resolution of quality problems so that quality goals are attained with minimal rework and repair.

• Lead the implementation of site inspection procedures and practices to meet the requirements of the Company’s, as well as the client’s integrity standards.

• Develop quality inspection plans and execute on nonconformance finding identified through root cause analysis.

• Witness Welding Procedure Qualification tests, Welder Qualification tests and its approval.

• Track and report on project progress, quality performance and site risks.

• Conduct visual and magnetic particle inspections of piping and carbon steel vessels to determine if welds meet the acceptance criteria of codes, standards and procedures and provide direction on acceptable repair techniques.

• Supervise material receiving verification and weld inspection logs for accuracy and compliance with Standard Operating Procedures, client specifications and cGMP.

• Partner with the Quality Regional Manager to assess quality control objectives, recommend and implement new standards and plans to monitor unfavorable trends and diagnose quality problems.

LEAD QA / QC WELDING INSPECTOR (Drilling/Rig Structure Fabrication)

Arc Design - Houston, TX - May 2014 to May 2015

• Lead the implementation of site inspection procedures and practices to meet the requirements of the Company’s, as well as the client’s integrity standards.

• Witness Welding Procedure Qualification tests, Welder Qualification tests and its approval.

• Track and report on project progress, performance and site risks.

• Conduct visual and magnetic particle inspections of piping and structural carbon steel to determine if weld meets the acceptance criteria of codes, standards and procedures and provide direction on acceptable repair techniques.

• Take accurate measurements utilizing precision devices such as micrometers, venires dial calipers, tapes and gauges in order to evaluate if deficiencies are present.

• Inspect manufactured equipment against blueprints/isometrics for components such as piping, skids, valves, pressure vessels, heat-exchangers, etc.

• Execute material receiving verification and reviewed weld inspection logs for accuracy and compliance with Standard Operating Procedures, client specifications and cGMP.

• Perform slope verification, vendor surveillance and inspection of structural steel (modules) and super-skids.

• Partner with the Quality Manager to assess quality control objectives, recommend and implement new standards and plans to monitor unfavorable trends and diagnose quality problems.

LEAD QA / QC WELDING INSPECTOR & HSSE (Drilling Structures Fabrication)

Lone Wolf Manufacturing - Spring, TX - August 2013 to May 2014

• Ensure that quality inspection plans are developed and executed and that nonconformance finding are fully investigated via root cause analysis.

• Lead the implementation of site inspection procedures and practices to meet the requirements of the Company’s, as well as the client’s integrity standards.

• Witness Welding Procedure Qualification tests, Welder Qualification tests and its approval.

• Track and report on project progress, performance and site risks.

• Conduct visual and magnetic particle inspections of piping and structural carbon steel to determine if weld meets the acceptance criteria of codes, standards and procedures and provide direction on acceptable repair techniques.

• Take accurate measurements utilizing precision devices such as micrometers, venires dial calipers, tapes and gauges in order to evaluate if deficiencies are present.

• Rigorously performed system walk downs, generated punch lists and red-lines on P&ID’s.

• Supervise and inspect manufactured equipment against blueprints/isometrics for components such as piping, skids, valves, pressure vessels, heat-exchangers, etc.

• Execute material receiving verification and reviewed weld inspection logs for accuracy and compliance with Standard Operating Procedures, client specifications and cGMP.

• Perform slope verification, vendor surveillance and inspection of structural steel (modules) and super-skids.

• Prepare NCR, test dimensional inspection reports, calibration reports, and other reports, as needed.

• Partner with the Quality Manager to assess quality control objectives, recommend and implement new standards and plans to monitor unfavorable trends and diagnose quality problems.

• Enforce the company’s health and safety program, ensuring compliance with all regulations issued by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and other government agencies.

• Build a positive relationship with customers; and promote a teamwork attitude between the Manufacturing and Quality Departments.

QA / QC WELDING INSPECTOR (Skid Fabrication)

Surefire Industries - Houston, TX - April 2012 to August 2013

• Conduct visual inspections of carbon steel piping to determine if weld meets the acceptance criteria of codes, standards and procedures.

• Take accurate measurements utilizing precision devices such as micrometers, venires dial calipers, tapes and gauges in order to evaluate if deficiencies are present. • Supervise and inspect equipment installation against blueprints/isometrics for components such as high-purity systems, skids, valves, pressure vessels, heat-exchangers, etc.

• Execute material receiving verification and reviewed weld inspection logs for accuracy and compliance with Standard Operating Procedures, client specifications and cGMP.

• Perform slope verification, vendor surveillance and inspection of structural steel (modules) and super-skids.

• Prepare NCR, test dimensional inspection reports, calibration reports, and other reports, as needed.

• Track progress and quality metrics through computerized daily reports.

• Partner with the Quality Manager to assess quality control objectives, recommend and implement new standards and plans to monitor unfavorable trends and diagnose quality problems.

• Build a positive relationship with customers; and promote a teamwork attitude between the Manufacturing and Quality Departments.

LEAD QA / QC WELDING INSPECTOR (Biopharma Skids, Piping, Structural Fabrication)

UltraPure Systems, Inc. - Garner, NC - April 2007 to August 2012

• Reduced weld rejections by 95% from 2010 to 2012.

• Performed top graded visual, boroscope and fiberscope inspections of manual and automatic welds for hygienic and stainless tubing as well as carbon steel piping.

• Partnered with the Quality Manager to assess quality control objectives and implement new standards and plans to monitor unfavorable trends and diagnose quality problems.

• Successfully executed Field Turnover Packages to be turned over to client for FDA validation process.

• Supervised and inspected equipment installation against blueprints/isometrics for components such as high-purity systems, skids, valves, pressure vessels, heat-exchangers, etc.

• Completed slope verification, vendor surveillance and inspection of structural steel (modules) and super-skids.

• Take accurate measurements utilizing precision devices such as micrometers, venires dial calipers, tapes and gauges in order to evaluate if deficiencies are present.

• Executed material receiving verification and reviewed weld inspection logs and weld coupons for accuracy and compliance with Standard Operating Procedures, client specifications and cGMP.

• Witnessed, documented, and verified validity of components and leak testing activities, piping run pneumatic test, hydrostatic test and passivation.

• Developed a tracking system to measure production, progress and quality through computerized daily reports.

• Established and maintained client relationships to assure free communication of information and reasonable resolution of quality problems so that quality goals are attained with minimal rework and repair.

• Rigorously performed system walk downs, generated punch lists and red-lines on P&ID’s.

MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN (Biopharmaceutical Maintenance)

AG-Group – Juncos, PR - July 2005 to April 2007

• Executed basic maintenance activities and operated assigned equipment, facility, utility, and HVAC Systems in accordance with established guidelines and operating procedures.

• Supervised sub-contractor on daily maintenance activities. Worked with installation and changing out pumps and other equipment.

• Conducted basic troubleshooting to identify root cause and appropriate corrective actions for equipment/system problems.

• Executed routine maintenance activities, or operate and monitor plant support equipment, with limited supervision from more experienced personnel.

• Assisted the team with maintaining an up-to-date working spare parts inventory system for the equipment/systems the team is responsible for.

• Ensured that operational log paperwork, daily log files, and work order documentation is completed with accurate information.

• Participated in a detailed training program in order to develop one’s knowledge in the maintenance and operations field and other areas of the plant.

• Completed tasks in accordance with CFRs, cGMPs and SOPs.

• Assisted in the evaluation of the current maintenance procedures and recommend changes to optimize the maintenance program.

• Assisted in the development, revision, and updating of related SOPs or job plans, as well as work plans for work related areas.

• Performed basic troubleshooting of utility; process, and HVAC related

equipment/systems.

COMPUTER SKILLS

Microsoft Office Suite:

• Word / Excel / PowerPoint / Outlook / Project Management

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